Ark Invest says ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin have driven down volatility, paving the way for larger institutional allocations to BTC.
Nasdaq has revamped and rebranded the Nasdaq Crypto™ Index as the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index in partnership with CME Group, positioning it as a core benchmark for regulated crypto investment products. The move targets ETFs, structured funds, and other institutional-grade vehicles.
Morgan Stanley has filed an S-1 registration for a Solana Trust, a regulatory step toward offering nine active and seven pending Solana-based ETFs. The move could widen institutional access to SOL products if approved.
BlackRock started 2026 with roughly 774,000 BTC under management, about 674,000 of which are effectively locked up, while Fidelity and other asset managers further concentrate supply through regulated ETFs and corporate treasuries. This growing institutional grip is tightening liquid bitcoin availability and shaping market dynamics.
XRP has surpassed Binance Coin to become the third-largest cryptocurrency following a renewed price rally supported by $13.6 million in fresh inflows into XRP ETFs. The move reshuffles the top ranks and highlights renewed ETF-driven demand for XRP.
The Korea Exchange plans to introduce crypto-based ETFs and derivatives to expand regulated digital-asset investment options and boost institutional access.
Spot XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in assets under management after cumulative inflows of $990.9 million, marking a milestone for institutional adoption and market liquidity.
Vanguard opened its platform to spot Bitcoin ETFs while senior strategist John Ameriks told a Bloomberg forum the firm still sees no long-term investment case for BTC. The comments underline a cautious institutional stance despite increased product availability.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Harvard now holds a larger allocation to Bitcoin than to gold ETFs, framing BTC as a hedge against currency debasement. The comment underscores growing institutional conviction in digital assets over traditional stores of value.
Mashreq Capital has launched BITMAC, a DIFC-based multi-asset mutual fund that includes equities, fixed income, gold and Bitcoin via ETFs. The fund is systematically rebalanced and aims to offer diversified crypto exposure to retail investors.